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Since it was Monday, the house was more peaceful than usual and Penny couldn't be happier. She might have appeared indifferent to her siblings, but she was also careful around them. Her parents also told her they had some prior commitments, and they left together.

Finally, some time alone.

Watching Chunchun and Tiana play, Penny propped her cheeks with her hands. She was sitting on the grass with her legs crossed, deep in thought.

"Miss Penny, I brought you some orange juice."

Penny looked up, only to see Butler Jen placing down a glass of orange juice beside her. He had this gentle smile on his face, holding the tray in front vertically, but kept his bending posture so she wouldn't hurt her neck looking up.

"Thank you, Butler Jen!"

Butler Jen nodded as he glanced at her pets. "Miss Penny, I noticed that you hadn't taken Chunchun and

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Tiana to the vet. Should I schedule you an

appointment?"

"Oh." Penny's lips formed an o-shape as realization dawned on her. "Right. What an irresponsible parent. Thank you for reminding me, Butler Jen. And yes, please help me schedule an appointment, but if possible, not on Thursday."

Lines appeared on Butler Jen's forehead. Why not on Thursday?

He didn't ask, though. "Very well. I'll do it right away."

Butler Jen excused himself to schedule an

appointment. As he walked off, Penny kept her gaze on his back.

"I promised that kid that he could only see them on Thursday." Penny shook her head, having the main reason for wanting to fulfill her promise was because she gave her word.

returned to enjoying her peaceful time with a glass of orange juice, Butler Jen returned. He told her that he had already scheduled an appointment

his message,

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her. However, the distance was still not enough for her to ignore

disturb your time,

really... but it makes me think I'm doing something wrong or I'm being watched because I

this, Butler Jen quickly lowered his head. "Apologies, Miss

uncomfortable per se... but it

you... worried about me?" She tilted her head to the side because this was the only explanation she could think

Nina are in school and your parents left for some important matters. I thought it'd make you lonely if you were

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warmed up at the thought

action.

don't mind being alone at all!" she exclaimed. "To be honest, ever since I came here, I don't recall having some time alone. I'm not saying everyone's company is bad, but I enjoy times

did she look a little

whenever she talked. Each of her words often carried sincerity and wisdom. Even an old man like him couldn't help but be impressed by this child's

so young,

your time alone. However, if you need some

Jen, could you help

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restaurant in the middle of the city, Jessa sat in the private dining room. She looked around with a high brow, sucking her inner cheek as she assessed the

show her fancy background. But when she heard the attendant's voice outside, she quickly tucked

They sat opposite her, both quiet as if they were

Jessa nodded while

curls falling to her slender shoulder blades. Her clothing was reserved, but elegant. Despite wearing only her wedding rings as an accessory, she still

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